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What's the difference between a hamstring strain and fatigued muscles?

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Strain is an injury: Muscle fatigue occurs with working out. A strain is an injury to the muscle when the fibers stretch beyond their physiologic limits. Generally, muscle strains heal in a few weeks, and physical therapy can hasten healing.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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